The effort is aimed at determining the etiology of febrile and/or exanthematous disease syndromes in a variety of countries throughout Latin America.

The selected organization will be responsible for:

Obtainment of study authorization from local health facilities in Honduras

Screening of at least 300 potential study participants per year

Collecting study approved information and biological samples

Labeling and keeping of samples in adequate cold-chain conditions

Preparation of biological samples for shipments to NAMRU-6

All activities must be carried out with the utmost adherence to all ethical and quality control standards, in order to minimize risk of performance slips and maintain compliance with appropriation of funds and expectations of the sponsor. The contract will have a performance period of 1 year, effective from the date of signatures.